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VWO Pricing Explained — And Cheaper Alternatives That Don't Sacrifice Quality

January 20, 2025
10 min read

VWO is a powerful CRO platform. But when you see "Contact Sales" on their pricing page, you know it's going to be expensive. Here's the truth about what VWO actually costs — and alternatives that deliver similar value at a fraction of the price.

The Pricing Reality

VWO doesn't publish pricing because it's negotiated per customer. But based on public data and user reports, here's what to expect: $10,000 - $50,000+ per year depending on traffic and features.

VWO Pricing Breakdown

VWO Testing (A/B Testing Only)

~$10,000/year

Basic A/B testing with visual editor. Limited to 10,000 visitors/month.

VWO Insights (Heatmaps + Recordings)

~$15,000/year

Adds heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys.

VWO Full Stack

~$30,000+/year

Complete suite with testing, insights, and personalization.

Enterprise

$50,000+/year

Custom pricing based on traffic, features, and support needs.

Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About

Traffic Overages

Go over your monthly limit? Expect a surprise bill or forced upgrade.

Annual Contracts

Most plans require annual commitment. No month-to-month option.

Implementation Time

Complex setup often requires 1-2 weeks of engineering time.

Heavy Script

~100KB script can impact Core Web Vitals and SEO.

VWO vs Alternatives: Price Comparison

ToolStarting Price50K Visitors/moFree Tier
ExperimentHQ$0/mo$49/mo
VWO~$833/mo~$1,250/mo
Optimizely~$4,166/mo~$5,000+/mo
Convert$99/mo$199/mo

The ROI Math

Let's say you're comparing VWO ($10,000/year) vs ExperimentHQ ($588/year for Pro):

VWO Annual Cost

$10,000

ExperimentHQ Annual Cost

$588

Savings: $9,412/year. That's money you could spend on ads, content, or your team — things that actually drive growth.

When VWO Actually Makes Sense

To be fair, VWO is a solid platform. It makes sense if:

You need heatmaps and session recordings in one platform
You have a dedicated CRO team that needs advanced features
Budget isn't a primary concern ($10K+/year is fine)
You need phone support and dedicated account management

The Bottom Line

VWO is a capable platform, but it's priced for enterprises. If you just need A/B testing without the $10,000/year price tag, there are better options. ExperimentHQ delivers the core testing functionality at 1/20th the cost.

You don't need 200 features. You need clarity, speed, and trustworthy data. That's what we built.

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